This recipe combines the rich flavors of amaretti cookies with a crunchy topping made of almonds and sugar. It's a perfect combination of sweet and crunchy textures that will have your taste buds begging for more. Best served with a glass of dessert wine or after-dinner coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed amaretti cookies
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine the crushed amaretti cookies, sliced almonds, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crunchy.
- Let the mixture cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble, layer the amaretti crunch mixture with whipped cream in individual serving glasses.
- Drizzle amaretto liqueur over each serving.
- Garnish with additional crushed amaretti cookies and sliced almonds.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Amaretti cookies are traditional Italian almond cookies with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor.
Amaretto liqueur is a sweet almond-flavored liquor that adds depth to desserts and cocktails.
This dessert is best enjoyed in moderation due to the alcohol content in the amaretto liqueur.